Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Chevrolet HHR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a thin, light coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the inside of the brake caliper guide pin boots (5).
- Fully install the guide pin boots (5) to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Apply a light coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins (1, 4), including the bushing (2) on the upper guide pin. Apply very little lubricant to the end of the upper guide pin, ahead of the bushing (2).
- Install the brake caliper guide pins (1, 4) to the caliper mounting bracket. Ensure that the rim of the guide pin boots is fully seated in the groove on the guide pins.
- Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (3) only.
- If reusing the brake pad retainers, clean the brake pad mating surfaces of the brake pad retainers (6).
- Install the brake pad retainers (6) to the brake caliper bracket.
- Install the inboard brake pad (1).
Note the location of the brake pad wear sensor.
- Install the outboard brake pad (2).
- Remove the support and install the brake caliper to the caliper bracket.
- Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Remove the wheel nuts retaining the brake rotor to the hub.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure there is not a build up of lubricant at the end of the upper guide pin, ahead of the bushing (2).
IMPORTANT:
The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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